mistaking Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun putting the wrong interpretation on
    misunderstanding; misinterpretation.
    • his misinterpretation of the question caused his error
    • there was no mistaking her meaning
  2. verb identify incorrectly
    misidentify; mistake.
    • Don't mistake her for her twin sister
  3. verb to make a mistake or be incorrect
    slip; err; mistake.

WordNet


Mis*tak"ing noun
Definitions
  1. An error; a mistake. Shak.

Webster 1913